Grants Officer (WFHF)

Hewlett Foundation; Menlo Park (CA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hewlett Foundation is seeking a Grants Officer on the GLO team to lead grantmaking initiatives with a consultative, data-driven approach. You will partner with program teams and coordinate across administrative functions to streamline processes and advance best practices in grants management and organizational learning.

Ideal candidates balance strong attention to detail with relationship-focused collaboration, and bring strategic thinking and systems-thinking to grantmaking challenges.

Qualifications

• Top-notch project manager and problem solver with a consultative approach to working with and across teams.
• Balanced attention to detail with a relationship-focused approach to collaboration.
• Systems and data mindset to inform grantmaking work.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage grantmaking processes in collaboration with program teams and administrative functions.
• Engage across the Foundation by leading cross-organization projects, committees, and initiatives.
• Develop tools, processes, and systems; advance best practices in grants management and organizational learning.

Job description

The Grantmaking, Learning, and Operations (GLO) team focuses on maximizing the impact and effectiveness of, and learning from, grantmaking at the Hewlett Foundation. This position represents a unique opportunity to join one of the sector’s most innovative grants management team structures, bringing together Grants Management and Organizational Learning.

Grants Officers in the Hewlett Foundation are respected resources, thought partners, and project leads. They partner with program teams and collaborate closely across administrative functions to facilitate the grantmaking process and achieve foundation goals. They also engage across the Foundation by leading cross-organization projects, committees and initiatives, and engage at all levels in the organization. From developing tools and processes, to implementing systems and advancing best practices, the Grants Officer plays a pivotal role in all grantmaking activities and has a valued voice in all aspects of the Foundation’s work.

The ideal candidate will be a top-notch project manager and problem solver with a consultative approach to working with and across teams. This role requires individuals who can balance strong attention to detail with a relationship-focused approach to working with people. While prior grants management experience is not required, the team is seeking professionals who are adept at strategic thinking and bring a systems and data mindset to their work.